Uncertainty now shrouds the education sector as teachers step up their demand for an end to wage negotiations amid signals that the matter could escalate to an all-island shutdown of schools on Wednesday.
Read more: Teachers resting uneasily - island-wide protest planned for Wednesday
A major showdown is now looming between the government and the Police Federation which represents rank-and-file members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force.
Read more: Police Federation stands firm against Govt wage offer
Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has found reputed leader of the Clansman-One Don Gang, Andre 'Blackman' Bryan, guilty in relation to two more criminal charges.
The Spanish Town police have confirmed the murder of popular local blogger Nigel Anthony Walford, also known as ‘Big Meech’, in an early-afternoon shooting incident on Friday in St Catherine.
The Government could declare certain orders restricting the use of water by citizens should the drought conditions worsen locally.
Read more: Gov't could declare 'orders' restricting water use if drought worsens